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Friday, 12 January 2018

Garden Additions

Now the Christmas rush is over and we are all busy focusing on our new year's resolutions some will begin to look to their gardens. Winter is yet to end but spring draws ever near. Gardening is a hobby for many, but for some they just like to see it look a bit better than the previous year, so why not give your garden some character with these little additions.

Use Intricate Wooden Carvings

Wooden carvings have a certain charm that stone ones do not. They can come in a myriad of fantastical beasts and animals and you can even request exactly what you want before commissioning a sculpture. If you get them treated they can last for years, ever gaining in character as they become weather worn. They can fuel a youngster's imagination and become a talking point of any garden party. You can get them in many different sizes too so you can choose exactly what you want for the perfect location. You can even carve sculptures out of existing trees or stumps to make use out of annoying wood you’d otherwise have to find a way of disposing.

Try Some Different Plants

Some people fall into a routine with plants and end up planting the same things every year. So why not buy some new plant pots for your new plants and give your garden a different look this year. You can use vibrant colours in different areas that bloom at alternating times, this way there will always be a splash of colour in your garden. You can also try some hanging baskets or wall growing plants and flowers to lend colour to other areas that could need it.

Using different garden furniture can help get people out into the garden more often. Try comfortable chairs and loungers instead of hard wooden benches and seats. The additional comfortably furniture can be placed on its own or even under some form or awning which will really give it some character in the summer months. Commissioned furniture can set your garden apart from the rest.

Try A Swing For The Kids

Getting a kid to play outside is harder than ever. With all the new gaming software, social media and Christmas presents it’s almost impossible to get them outside. But if you use a swing you can help get the kids outside whilst also making a worthwhile addition to your garden. You can get them specially made, so that they fit into your garden perfectly instead of buying a garish multicoloured swing set which ruins the feel you’ve been striving for.

To really make it yours you need to personalise it. This will give your garden bags of character that won’t be seen anywhere else. You can use personalised slate signs to spruce up the fence or wall. If you have an artistic streak why not try painting a picture on a wall or making your own carving into a thick shed wall. You can find a myriad of personal ideas here for your garden.

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